Who painted Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione?

Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione was painted by Archibald Standish Hartrick in 1940.

Where can I see Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione?

Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione?

Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione?

Museum-quality prints of Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione

Archibald Standish Hartrick , 1940

Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Archibald Standish Hartrick. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Chiswick Mall from the Schooner Hermione is a watercolour painting created by Archibald Standish Hartrick in 1940. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene on Chiswick Mall, with the schooner Hermione in the foreground and trees and buildings along the shore in the background. Two men in uniform are shown on the deck, gazing over the side.

Technique & Style

The watercolour features loose, expressive brushstrokes and muted colours, conveying a sense of calmness and movement. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth to the scene.

History & Provenance

The painting was produced as part of the Recording Britain project, a wartime initiative to document British life and landscape. Commissioned by the Committee for the Employment of Artists in Wartime and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, it is one of over 1,500 artworks created under the project between 1940 and 1943.